Governor Mitch Daniels has proclaimed September 5-13, 2009 as Coast Week in the State of Indiana, and invites all citizens to duly note the occasion!
The Lake Michigan Coastal Program and several other organizations are working together to sponsor a wide variety of events to celebrate the diversity and splendor of the Lake Michigan Coastal Region. Wherever you're interests lie, there is sure to be an activity or two that you'll find interesting and exciting. We look forward to sharing the wonders of our Lake Michigan Coastal Region with you!
Note: Additions to the calendar will be made frequently, so be sure to check back often!
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Sunday 9/6 |
Monday 9/7 |
Tuesday 9/8 |
Wednesday 9/9 |
Thursday 9/10 |
Friday 9/11 |
Saturday 9/12 |
Sunday 9/13 |
| 5th Annual Gary Clean Water Celebration - Marquette Park, Area 5 (near the Lagoons) - 11 a.m. |
Trail Creek Fun Float - Washington Park - 10 a.m. |
The Care and Feeding of an Indiana State Park - DSP - 10 a.m. |
Purdue Calumet Seminar - 6:30 p.m. |
"Shipwreck Tales of the Great Lakes" - Merrillville Library - 7PM |
Purdue Calumet Seminar - 6:30 p.m. |
Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
2nd Annual Family Fun Bike Ride - Save the Dunes - 8 a.m. |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m.- noon |
| Labor Dayz Festival - Washington Park, bands - crafts - etc |
Labor Dayz Festival - Washington Park, bands - crafts - etc |
Labor Dayz Festival - Washington Park, bands - crafts - etc |
Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 8:30 a.m. - 4;40 p.m. |
Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Interpretive Beach Walk -Save the Dunes - 6:00 p.m. |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m. - noon |
Dunes History Hike - DSP - 10 a.m. |
Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
| Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. |
Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m. - noon |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m. - noon |
Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. |
Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
Tragedy Beneath the Waves - DSP - 2 p.m. |
Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
| Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m. - noon |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m. - noon |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m. - noon |
Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30 a.m. - noon |
Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
Artist Couple Painting Exhibit - Marquette Mall - 10 a.m. 4 p.m. |
Volunteer Hands-on Event Invasive Species Management - Hobart Prairie Grove, Hobart - 2PM-5PM |
| Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
Seed Collection - Cressmoor Prairie, Hobart - 9 a.m.- noon |
Michigan City Farmers Market - 8th & Washington St. - 8:30A -12PM |
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| Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
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Calumet Trail Clean-Up - Kemil Beach -noon -4 p.m. |
Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
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Tribute to David Langley - Lubeznik Center for the Arts, Michigan City |
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County Minstrels (stories & songs of the Great Lakes) - Westchester Public Library Service Center, Chesterton - 2 p.m. |
Discover Your Coast… Discover Geocaching! - Coordinates for start point are N 41.634000 W087.053900 - 8 a.m. |
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Odyssey Arts & Cultural Events Series - Purdue University North Central - University Hours |
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31st Annual Popcorn Festival, Downtown Valparaiso - 7 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. |
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Learn about Boreal Flatwoods - lunch provided -10 a.m. - 3 p.m. |
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| Event Name |
| Volunteer Hands-on Event Invasive Species Management |
| Event Description |
| Glossy Buckthorn is threatening our forests, wetlands, native plants, wildlife and our lakes and rivers. We are looking for 20-25 volunteers to help combat Glossy Buckthorn in the Hobart Prairie Grove. The Hobart Prairie Grove is part of the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore. Volunteers can learn about invasive plants, their threat to our natural parks and what work is underway to control them. You will be asked to help cut, lop and remove Glossy Buckthorn saplings. Handsaws and lopping shears will be provided. Meet at Robinson Lake Park parking lot located at 53rd and Liverpool in Hobart at 2pm CST. |
| Contact Person |
| Laura Thompson with the National Park Service |
| Contact Information |
| laura_thompson@nps.gov |
| Event Date |
| 9/13 |
| Event Time |
| 2-5pm CST
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| Location |
| For mapping purposes, the coordinates for the 9/13 Hobart Prairie Grove Informational/ Educational event are: 41.5219551, -87.3069548 |
| Event Name |
| Labor Dayz Festival |
| Event Description |
| Three stages of entertainment, arts and crafts, a large variety of food, and amusement rides await you at the Annual Labor Dayz Festival. Labor Dayz does not charge an entry fee. Parking fees apply. |
| Event Date |
| 9/4 - 9/7/09 |
| Contact Information |
(219) 874-3630 or info@michigancityfestival.com |
Location |
| Washington Park, 6 on the Lake, Michigan City |
| Event Name |
| Artist Couple Painting Exhibit |
| Event Description |
| These are rewarding paintings to experience with a built-in promise by Tom Brand and Carole Stodder that bring the viewer back to look again and again. In their complexity, they are full of references and imagery that reward the viewer. - Admission is free. |
| Contact Person |
| Tom Brand or Carole Stodder |
| Contact Information |
(219) 879-9064 or brandart@comcast.net
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| Event Date |
| 8/7 - 9/12 |
| Location |
| Marquette Mall, 4073 S Franklin St, Michigan City |
| Event Name |
| Michigan City Farmers Market |
| Contact Person |
| Janet Kostileney |
| Contact Information |
| (219) 363-1407 or info@mcmainstreet.com |
| Event Date |
| 5/2 - 10/31/09 |
| Event Time |
| 8:30 am - 12 pm (or sell-out) |
| Location |
| 8th and Washington Street, Michigan City |
| Event Name |
| Tribute to David Langley Watercolor Show |
| Event Description |
| Renowned watercolor artist David Langley having painted landscapes since his youth, turned full-time to watercolors featuring the water, beaches, boats and skies of the Lake Michigan shores. Over the last thirty years, his palettes grew in intensity; his scenes sparkles with light. |
| Event Sponsor |
| IDNR- SPR- Indiana Dunes State Park |
| Contact Person |
| Carolyn Saxton |
| Contact Information |
| (219) 874-4900 or visit www.lubeznikcenter.org |
| Event Date |
| 8/1 - 10/11/09 |
| Event Time |
| Tu-Fr 10AM-5PM; Sa and Su 11AM-4PM (closed Mondays) |
| Event Name |
| Odyssey Arts and Cultural Events Series |
| Event Description |
| A multi-piece contemporary sculpture exhibit on the Purdue University North Central Campus. The series features a number of events throughout the year, including exhibits of art, film showings, and presentations. Self-guided tours of the sculptures can occur during university hours. |
| Contact Information |
| www.pnc.edu/odyssey |
| Event Date |
| 1/1 - 12/31/09 |
| Event Time |
| University hours |
| Location |
| Purdue University North Central, 1401 S US Hwy 421, Westville |
| Event Name |
| Gary Clean Water Celebration |
| Event Description |
| The 5th annual Gary Clean Water Celebration is an activity of the Gary Storm Water Management District’s Public Education and Outreach Program. The day-long event will include lots of fun and educational activities for youth and adults promoting clean water, including free canoe paddling training and canoeing on the Lagoon, fishing education, water quality information booths/exhibits, an art activity, bird banding, kiting, nature therapy and fitness, face painting, entertainment, and refreshments. Everyone who pledges for clean water will receive a free gift. Bring your fishing equipment and/or kite to participate in those activities.– No reservation is required, open to all |
| Contact Person |
| Dorreen Carey or Brenda Scott Henry |
| Contact Information |
| Dcarey@ci.gary.in.us, Bscotthenry@aol.com |
| Event Date |
| 9/5/09 |
| Event Time |
| 11 am |
| Registration Required - Yes/No |
| No |
| Recommended Equipment |
| Fishing equipment and/or kite, if desired |
| Location |
| Marquette Park, Near the Lagoons, Area 5 |
| Event Name |
| Trail Creek Fun Float |
| Event Description |
| paddling will take place along Trail Creek - The Fun Float has been a part of Coast Week events for the past several years. This year members of the newly organized Northwest Indiana Paddling Association (NWIPA) will be in attendance. There is a $10 registration fee for this event to cover the cost of lunch which will be provided to each participant at the Friendship Garden midway point. Canoe and kayakers of any (or no) experience level are invited to participate in the Fun Float. If this is your first time on the water others will be there to help you out. Take a leisurely trip along Trail Creek and enjoy the scenery. Reservations are required, open to all. |
| Contact Person |
| Danielle Barnett |
| Contact Information |
dbarnett@idem.in.gov
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| Event Date |
| 9/6/09 |
| Event Time |
| 10am |
| Registration Required - Yes/No |
| Yes |
| Location |
| Michigan City, Washington Park |
| Additional Information |
| $10 registration fee that will cover lunch |
| Event Name |
| Discover Your Coast… Discover Geocaching! |
| Event Description |
The Geocaching Event will be part of the Indiana Coast Week activities. Geocaching is a high-tech treasure hunting game played throughout the world by adventure seekers equipped with GPS devices. The basic idea is to locate hidden containers, called geocaches, outdoors and then share your experiences online. Geocaching is enjoyed by people from all age groups, with a strong sense of community and support for the environment -
The coordinates for the start point for this event: N 41.634000 W 087.053900 |
| Contact Person |
| Julie Neiner |
| Contact Information |
| jneiner@hotmail.com |
| Event Date |
| 9/7/09 |
| Event Time |
| 8 am |
| Event Name |
| The Care and Feeding of an Indiana State Park |
| Event Description |
| The Indiana Dunes State Park works to protect the natural and cultural resources in the park. This hike will explore some of the resource management techniques used in the park to protect and restore the natural landscape. No reservation is required, open to all. |
| Event Sponsor |
| Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center |
| Contact Person |
| Brad Bumgardner |
| Contact Information |
| Bbumgardner@dnr.IN.gov |
| Event Date |
| 9/7/09 |
| Event Time |
| 9:30 AM - 12:00 PM |
| Event Name |
| Purdue University Calumet Seminar |
| Event Description |
| Two evening seminars will take place at The Conference Center at Purdue University Calumet, Hammond. One seminar will focus on the cultural and natural history of the area. The second seminar, yet to be determined will have a focus on water quality or quantity. No reservation required, open to all. |
| Contact Person |
| Leslie Dorworth |
| Contact Information |
dorworth@calumet.purdue.edu
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| Event Date |
| 9/8 and 9/10/09 |
| Event Time |
| 6:30 pm |
| Registration Required - Yes/No |
| No |
| Event Name |
| Calumet Trail Clean-Up |
| Event Description |
| Grapevine Removal on the Calumet Trail near Kemil Beach. More details to come. - No reservation required. |
| Contact Person |
| Kris Krouse |
| Contact Information |
| land@heinzetrust.org |
| Event Date |
| 9/9/09 |
| Event Time |
| 12 - 4 pm |
| Registration Required - Yes/No |
| No |
| Location |
| Kemil Beach, west side of Kemil Beach Road on the Calumet Beach Trail |
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| Event Name |
| "Shipwreck Tales of the Great Lakes" |
| Event Description |
| Speakers will be Chris Kohl & Joan Forsberg from the Underwater Archaeological Society of Chicago - No reservation is required, open to all. |
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| Contact Person |
| Jennifer Burnison |
| Contact Information |
| jburnison@lcplin.org |
| Event Date |
| 9/9/09 |
| Event Time |
| 7 pm |
| Location |
| Lake County Public Library - Merrillville Library |
| Event Name |
| Seed collection at Cressmoor Prairie and Division of Nature Preserves Hobart Heritage Prairie |
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| Contact Person |
| Kris Krouse |
| Contact Information |
| land@heinzetrust.org |
| Event Date |
| 9/11/09 |
| Event Time |
| 9 am - 12 pm |
| Reservation Required - Yes/No |
| No |
| Location |
| Hobart, IN (1/4 mile South of 37th Ave on Lake Park Avenue) |
| Event Name |
| Learn about Boreal Flatwoods |
| Event Description |
| Come learn about exotic species removal in a boreal flatwoods complex. There will be a seminar and training on the removal of exotic species. Additionally, participants will have the opportunity to learn about the rich natural value of a boreal flatwoods complex that is very unique to this region. Lunch will be provided. No reservation required . |
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| Contact Person |
| Kris Krouse |
| Contact Information |
| land@heinzetrust.org |
| Event Date |
| 9/12/09 |
| Event Time |
| 10 am - 3 pm |
| Event Name |
| (self-guided tours anytime you choose) - Interpretative Beach Walk |
| Event Description |
| Come on a free interpretative sunset beach walk and learn about the diverse historical and natural resources you are fortunate to enjoy in just a short stretch of beach from the new Portage Lakefront Site (PLS) to West Beach. A guided or self-guided tour will point out important features of the PLS, as well as historic points of interest, including a mysterious shipwreck and information about the legendary figure "Diana of the Dunes." Participants will also learn about the courageous efforts of citizens who worked to establish the Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore; as well as how the dunes and beach are being impacted by sand starvation and invasive species. No reservation required, open to all. |
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| Contact Person |
| Anita Seidelman |
| Contact Information |
| anita@savedunes.org |
| Event Date |
| 9/10/09 |
| Event Time |
| 6 - 7:30 pm |
| Location |
| Portage Lakefront Site Pavilion |
| Event Name |
| 31st Annual Popcorn Festival |
| Event Description |
| Valparaiso is where Orville Redenbacher started his Popcorn empire. Our parade is home to the first Popcorn Parade where all entries are required to incorporate popcorn! More than 200 arts & crafts booths, including our Fine Art row with artists from all over the Chicagoland area, 40 food vendors, 2 stages of music, Popcorn Panic run/walk, and Kid's Activities area. Shuttle available on the North and South ends of town. |
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| Contact Information |
| popcorn@popcornfest.org |
| Event Date |
| 9/12/09 |
| Event Time |
| 7 am - 6:30 pm |
| Location |
| Courthouse Square, downtown Valparaiso |
| Event Name |
| 2nd Annual Family Fun Bike Ride |
| Event Description |
| Meet at the Picnic Pavilion - Enjoy a bike ride through the dunes of Miller and the beautiful Marquette Trail; then stay and enjoy a complimentary boxed lunch sponsored by a local sandwich shop. To be held rain or shine, the ride will start and end at historic Marquette Park. There are two routes to chose from - the shortest one being 7 miles. Meet at the picnic pavilion; parking is free. The fee is $15 per adult; $10 per child with the option for you to obtain sponsored miles. All proceeds will support Save the Dunes' land acquisition and stewardship program. - Reservations are preferred to ensure that supplies will be available. |
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| Contact Person |
| Anita Seidelman |
| Contact Information |
| anita@savedunes.org |
| Event Date |
| 9/12/09 |
| Event Time |
| 8 am - 12 pm |
| Reservations Required - Yes/No |
| Preferred to ensure enough supplies will be available |
| Location |
| Marquette Park, Gary, IN |
| Additional Information |
| Fee is $15/adult; $10/child with the option to obtain sponsored miles. All proceeds will support Save the Dunes |
| Event Name |
| Dunes History Hike |
| Event Description |
| As part of the Indiana Dunes State Park "History Comes Alive Weekend", special tours will be offered to highlight the unique history of the Indiana Dunes. Topics range from Native American Camps, Civil War Guard Towers, and early settlement towns. The hike will end at a special French fur trading re-enactment provided by the Ouitotenon Brigade at the state park beach. Total hike time approx 1 hour. - No reservation is required, open to all. |
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| Contact Person |
| Brad Bumgardner |
| Contact Information |
| Bbumgardner@dnr.IN.gov |
| Event Date |
| 9/12/09 |
| Event Time |
| 10 am |
| Reservations Required - Yes/No |
| No |
| Location |
| Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center |
| Event Name |
| Tragedy Beneath the Waves |
| Event Description |
| Just beyond the shores of Indiana Dunes State Park lies one of the most tragic shipwreck disasters in Indiana waters. This indoor program will introduce visitors to the story of the J.D. Marshall. Real artifacts will be used, and an optional car pool tour to point out where she lies will be offered. - No reservation is required, open to all. |
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| Contact Person |
| Brad Bumgardner |
| Contact Information |
| Bbumgardner@dnr.IN.gov |
| Event Date |
| 9/12/09 |
| Event Time |
| 2 pm |
| Reservations Required - Yes/No
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| No |
| Location |
| Indiana Dunes State Park Nature Center |
| Event Name |
| County Minstrels (stories & songs of the Great Lakes) |
| Event Description |
| Lake Michigan has been the inspiration for a wonderful variety of songs and
stories. Join the County Minstrels as they perform historic songs and stories
with their unique yet traditional sound. - No reservation is required, open to all. |
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| Contact Person |
| LuAnne DePriest |
| Contact Information |
| (219) 983-9715 |
| Event Date |
| 9/6/09 |
| Event Time |
| 2 pm |
| Location |
Westchester Public Library Service Center, 100 W. Indiana Avenue,
Chesterton
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